The Vittoria Rubino Pro Tech tyre is an ideal choice for commuters and touring riders as its designed to be used in bad weather. With the unpredictable British weather it could be bright sunshine one minute and raining the next so having tyres that are suitable for all conditions is a great option.

The tyre has a puncture resistant band (PRB) under the tread, a special wet grip compound and reinforced sidewalls to help you tackle tyre-destroying debris. The 150 TPI (Threads Per Inch) casing is flexible, lightweight and has a low rolling resistance.

About Vittoria

After more than 50 years of activity, Vittoria (established in 1953) is combining the best Italian creativity with the tremendous technological potential of Lion Tyres to become a driving force behind change in the cycling world. Vittoria gained its reputation the hard way - at the very highest levels of competitive cycling. More than 15 professional teams (Pro Tour and Continental), several National Cycle Federations and the UCI Technical Centre in Aigle (CH) have used Vittoria tires for their races and training programs for many years. This invaluable shared experience has lead to the creation of tyres and tubulars capable of satisfying even the most demanding and expert riders.

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Recommended Vittoria Tyre Pressure

For wet or rough roads, decrease by 0.5 bar (7.5 psi). For tubular tires, increase by 0.5 bar (7.5 psi). Minimum indicated pressures can be lowered only in the cases mentioned in the above chart.

The best way to fine tune ideal tire pressures is field testing a variety of different pressures. One method is to use a short criterium style circuit, preferrable with a variety of corners. Start with the suggested pressure and ride a lap. Each following lap, lower the pressure by 5psi until you feel the tires start to “wallow” or move a bit. This is your lowest pressure point. Return to the above table pressures and raise 5psi each lap until the tires start to bounce and skip/move across the surface. This is your max pressure. Decrease by 5 psi from here until you feel you have the best pressure for the conditions.

Keep a tire pressure log, including road surface, techinicality of the course,weather conditions, tire type, brand, and TPI. Finally, the bike you used and your weight on that day. Over time, this log will become a valuable tool for referencing tire pressures and road conditions in order to optimize your performancewhen on race day.